Tag: North Central Idaho

North Central

• The Nez Perce Tribe was awarded a $37 million Climate Pollution Reduction Grant by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to install solar power infrastructure, improve residential weatherization, complete wood stove replacements and electric vehicle networks. Source: KOZE, EPA, Lewiston Tribune
• Gwen Fire Summary: The U.S. Forest Service reported a lightning bust on July 24th with over 3,000 lightning strikes that ignited 69 known wildfires throughout north central Idaho. 30-40 miles per hour wind gusts on July 25th resulted in the Gwen Fire quickly raging through nearly 29,000 acres of Nez Perce and Latah counties. Over 160 structures, including 38 primary residences, were destroyed. The fire closed parts of both Highway 3 and Highway 12 for over three days and resulted in an evacuation order for the entire City of Juliaetta.